Is Ascari's record in danger?

[esorniloc]

As it stands the most GP's won in a row is 7 (Alberto Ascari from Belgian 52 to Argentine 53).

Schumacher currently has 5 wins (In fact if he had not had such a bad Japanese GP, he would have done it).

Can he equal and then break the record?

[Led ZeppF1]

With the Super "F-2004" car, why not? Only Rubens has chance to beat Schumy, but we all know how the Ferrari team is work.

Also, we have one chance to see Ferrari's rival to steal a win: Monaco.

[climb]

Normally we should say yes; the only element of special risk (regardless of the ordinary ones typical of any kinda racing) is linked to the particular nature of Monaco, which, maybe not casually, is the race he's not been winning for the longest time.

[DriverT]

Yes, it's possible. But whether he will or not, I don't know. But anyway, I voted for the first option.

[Led ZeppF1]

And, for the 'special' reason, I voted for the last option.

[Led ZeppF1]

Well, David Richards believes his man, Jenson Button, will be the driver who finally brings an end to Michael winning run.

The question, is Jenson good enough in Monaco? Its the best chance to beat Ferrari.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/3699767.stm

[Dani Filth]

yes it is

[BootsOntheSide]

Judging by his pace on Friday last year, Jenson could well be good enough to win at Monaco. It seems like, if Mchael cang et through that one with another win, he is extremely likely to take the record.

[graves]

If he wins in Monaco, he could rack up a massive streak of wins! But "The Streets" have nasty habit of causing a few surprises.

[Panzer]

Michael and Ferrari have all it takes to win at Monaco I just have a feeling that the run of wins will come to an end here.

[esorniloc]

Well this all fell down for him at Monaco.

But here we are again, and Schumacher has got 5 straight wins again. So can he equal or break it this time?

[Skam85]

I state on record he will not win Hockenheim. For some reason (other than 2002) he can't and he won't. I don't know why, I just reckon he will DNF.

[Kicking-back]

McLaren could well win at Hockenheim if Michelin are on the mark.

[BootsOntheSide]

Intersting thread to bring back Colin. Most of the circuits coming up have been among Michael's best, and although strangely Hockenheim isn't, he's done much better on the new (hateful bland Tilke-Ring) track.

McLaren are improving, but I'm yet to be convinced that Silverstone is truly representative, and Renault, Williams and BAR are all showing cracks. I think he can do it this time.

[climb]

Good points boots,
Ferrari and MS are perfect, but competitors' troubles make them appear even more..
Macs are surely improving, but without those safety car laps MS would have won with 25 secs on Kimi.

[Nina]

I think Hungary is when a we will see a non schumi winner unless something drastic happens to cause a DNF for him.

[N I Tram]

I think he will get this record, although the Hungaroring is the most likely stumbling block, as it was a disaster for him last year.

[Aysedasi]

I can see no reason why he shouldn't do it.

[Knowlesy]

I voted "someone else will win monaco".

[Snrub]

If you'd asked me before sunday I'd have said he'd likely do it. Now I think there is a very good chance of a McLaren victory at Hungary. While setup was clearly a huge part of the issue, there is no question that the McLaren was exceedingly quick in the slower sections of Silverstone. MS was holding back, but it proves McLaren's "B" varient is quiet capable in such conditions. Recall how the tables turned on a generally much faster Ferrari when Alonso lapped MS last year.

[Gt_R]

I think it is quite possible for somebody other than MS win in a couple of the remaining races.

Ferrari, or rather Brawn and MS had already hinted that Ferrari have completed their developement of the F2004 and besides some engine and tyres upgrades for the different tracks, Ferrari have turned their focus on next season's car and there won't be any major upgrades for the F2004.

So, with the slowing progress of the F2004, and with Mclaren/Renault/BAR/Williams at full steam trying to improve their car, it won't be long before the competition becomes very tight..and i'd be surprised if Ferrari still has it easy.

[Mattracer]

Doesn't matter much as MS has the WDC surely and Ferrari the WCC.

[Purist]

I'm notsure what I'll vote just yet, but there is something you guys missed. None of the major players, if any F1 drivers at all, took part in the 1953 Indianapolis 500, so that race really doesn't count for this. Ascari won 9 consecutive Grands Prix from Belgium 1952 through Belgium 1953. So in my estimation, the real record in 9 in a row, not 7.

[esorniloc]

Originally posted by Purist
Ascari won 9 consecutive Grands Prix from Belgium 1952 through Belgium 1953. So in my estimation, the real record in 9 in a row, not 7.

Yes I did consider this when I set the thread up.

It is an interesting point.

Ascari didn't race the Indy 500 in 1953, but it was an F1 championship race between Argentine and Dutch GP's. So in successive races Ascari's record is 7? I checked FORIX before setting the thread up and it states the sequences of wins for Ascari as 7. Any thoughts?

Anyway the problem will be if Schumacher wins the next 3 races (German, Hungarian and Belgium) but then fails in Italy and has 8 straight wins. Then will he have the record or not?

I do think of all the F1 records, this could be the hardest for him to get!

[Purist]

Well, as I said, I don't think any of the major players in F1 at the time, or any of the regular F1 drivers period, were in the 1953 Indianapolis 500.

Doesn't Ascari hold the record for the greatest percentage of wins out of races run in a single season?